The fourth session (INC-4) of Plastics Treaty negotiations wrapped up last week, and for the first time produced draft text with pathways toward a global agreement. For more of ACAT and IPEN's
IPEN: toxics-free work at INC-4, see: stoppoisonplastic.org/plas.../plasti…

“This is a crisis..
..and without curbing fossil fuel extraction and plastics production, the Arctic will continue to suffer all of these converging harms.”

news.mongabay.com/2024/05/plasti… ACAT High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution #plasticstreaty

Thanks to leadership from impacted communities, Defend Our Health, and others, Maine's commitment to protect people from toxic #PFAS 'forever chemicals' remains strong with recent revisions to its groundbreaking PFAS law. #StatesInTheLead  👏

Read more: bit.ly/3yc5nWR

❗️Check out this new study on toxic flame retardants found in vehicles.

#StatesInTheLead have taken action to remove toxic flame retardants from consumer products. It's time for nhtsagov to do the same by updating its standards to protect people from these harmful chemicals.

Thank you Adam Nordell, Fred Stone, and others for sharing your story.

So far Maine is the only state to have banned toxic #PFAS chemicals in sludge. We need other states to follow suit to protect our farmers and their farmlands.

GREAT NEWS! Colorado adopted a bill to protect human health by expanding its ban on toxic #PFAS chemicals in products. The new law covers cookware, dental floss, menstrual products, ski wax, and more. #StatesInTheLead 👏

Read The Hill article here:
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The last stretch of #INC4 negotiations on the #PlasticsTreaty is happening now! Let's make sure we:
⬇️ Reduce plastic production
❌ Ban toxic chemicals
🍴 Eliminate single-use plastics
🌱 Promote #SaferSolutions like non-toxic reuse systems

The fourth round of Plastics Treaty negotiations are almost complete. Check out the key takeaways from Sunday's talks. #INC4 #BreakFreeFromPlastic

Hear Lynn Rosales of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and learn more about #Indigenous voices at the #PlasticsTreaty talks at ow.ly/mwus50RpiP1

⚠️Plastic production = Plastic pollution⚠️
Scientific study confirms that the more plastic companies make, the more plastic pollutes the environment.

The #PlasticsTreaty MUST cut plastic production. #BreakFreeFromPlastic #BreakFreeFromPlastic 5 Gyres

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Frankie Orona of the Society of Native Nations calling for Indigenous Peoples' rights at the #PlasticsTreaty #INC4 Learn more at ow.ly/PPKx50Rpxwg

Delbert Pungowiyi, a Yupik Elder and leader from Sivuqaq, Alaska speaking at an event alongside the #PlasticsTreaty #INC4 negotiations in Ottawa. Watch for more #Indigenous voices here this weekend.

At this week’s Plastic Treaty negotiations, don’t get distracted by false solutions. Chemical recycling has failed for decades and creates toxic waste. Plastics are not compatible with a safe and circular economy.
stoppoisonplastic.org

Pollution happens at all stages of the plastic lifestyle. From the moment that oil and gas are extracted to make plastic, plastic starts polluting. Plastic pollution must be stopped by eradicating fossil fuels #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #INC4

'Less plastic. Fewer toxic chemicals.'

The Dude knows what's up! #WednesdayWisdom #PlasticsTreaty

The connection between #plastic & our health is clear: plastic poisons people. We need strong legislation that prioritizes PEOPLE—not profits—in the #PlasticsTreaty !

Sign on: 🔗bit.ly/global-plastic…

Collaboration with Jeff Bridges @plasticpollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic…

❗️The production of plastics is 'undermining the world’s efforts to address climate change'. 

It is crucial that we take bold steps to reduce the production of plastics and shift towards safer, non-toxic materials. #SaferSolutions

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#BREAKING : Berkeley Lab study shows plastic's devastating climate toll.

If the #PlasticsTreaty cuts plastic production, we can still keep 1.5C alive.

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This week the Plastics Treaty talks resume in Ottawa, and IPEN and ACAT will join Indigenous Arctic leaders in calling for a strong, health-protective agreement. See our report on the plastic industry’s threat to the Arctic: bit.ly/ArcticsPlastic…

🚩Everything about plastic’s lifecycle - from extraction to disposal - is toxic. This is not acceptable.

Sign our petition calling for a strong and comprehensive #GlobalPlasticsTreaty here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/glob…

Video by GAIA Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives